How has been the historical performance of Indokem?

Answer:Indokem has shown a significant improvement in its financial performance over the past three years, particularly in the fiscal year ending March 2025.

Breakdown:
In the fiscal year ending March 2025, Indokem reported net sales of 178.09 Cr, an increase from 164.80 Cr in March 2024 and a substantial rise from 111.86 Cr in March 2023. The total operating income mirrored this trend, reaching 178.09 Cr in March 2025. However, the raw material costs also increased, amounting to 119.63 Cr in March 2025, compared to 109.53 Cr in March 2024 and 77.39 Cr in March 2023. Despite rising costs, the company achieved an operating profit (PBDIT) of 8.37 Cr in March 2025, recovering from a loss of 0.60 Cr in March 2024 and a profit of 3.44 Cr in March 2023. The profit before tax turned positive at 3.29 Cr in March 2025, contrasting with a loss of 6.19 Cr in March 2024. Consequently, the profit after tax also improved to 3.14 Cr in March 2025, compared to a loss of 6.23 Cr in March 2024. The earnings per share (EPS) rose to 1.14 in March 2025, recovering from a negative EPS of -2.22 in March 2024. The operating profit margin improved to 4.3% in March 2025, up from -0.61% in March 2024, indicating better operational efficiency. Cash flow from operating activities increased to 5.00 Cr in March 2025, reflecting a positive cash flow trend, while the closing cash and cash equivalents rose to 3.00 Cr from 1.00 Cr in March 2024. Overall, Indokem's financial metrics indicate a strong recovery and growth trajectory in its recent performance.